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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.11, 3,710.66 and 2,182.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.11, 3,710.66 and 2,182.98 is: 3,271.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.11 : 3,710.66 = 2,182.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.11/3,710.66 = 2,182.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.11x = 3,710.66 × 2,182.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.11x = 8,100,285.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,100,285.65/2,476.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.38

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